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MARKET WRAP: Sensex ends 743 pts higher as RIL jumps 10% on Facebook deal

All that happened in the markets today

NBFCs stare at 30-70% fall in FY21 earnings due to coronavirus pandemic

According to an Edelweiss report, Rs 1 trillion non-convertible dentures (NCDs) and Rs 1.2 trillion commercial papers (CPs) are due for maturity in May and June

Bajaj Healthcare locked in 10% upper circuit; hits record high on HCQ boost

The stock has rallied 28 per cent in the past four days after getting Gujarat Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) nod to manufacture hydhroxychloroquine sulphate.

Need to open industry across zones amid Covid-19 lockdown: CII to govt

The Home Ministry order classifies areas of large outbreak, or clusters with a significant spread of the virus, as 'hotspots' or red zones.

US state files lawsuit against China for 'deceiving public' on coronavirus

According to the lawsuit, by late December, the Chinese health officials had serious evidence of human-to-human transmission

Gold can hit $3,000/oz as investors become risk-averse: BofA Securities

Variables such as nominal gross domestic product (GDP), central bank balance sheets, or official gold reserves will remain the key determinants of gold prices.

Airlines seek 6 month lease rent deferral, rates reduction to cut costs

Aircraft lease rentals account for around 15 per cent of an airline's overall expense and since these are paid in dollars are also subject to currency fluctuation.

Covid-19: Wipro Consumer Care fast-tracks launch of health-related products

According to reports, the Indian hand hygiene market is expected to cross Rs 2,000 crore by 2025 registering a compounded annual growth rate of more than 9 per cent

'Americans first': Trump suspends issuing of new Green Cards for 60 days

However, the move will not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis, Trump said

ACC stock gains over 3.6% post-March quarter results; turns flat later

ACC's volumes were down 13 per cent YoY to 6.56 million tonnes due to the shutdown of operations from March 24, 2020

Agriculture minister joins G-20 meet over Covid-19 impact on food safety

The G-20 Agriculture Ministers virtual meeting was organized through video conferencing by the Saudi Presidency to deliberate on the ways and means of ensuring continuity of the food supply

Lockdown hits production of anti-TB drugs, health min seeks to ban export

In a letter to various departments, the health ministry has said the "situation calls for extraordinary measures" to make sure that TB patients do not face challenges in diagnosis or treatment.

Italy PM signals longer lockdown; France's Covid-19 death toll at 20,796

Italy's virus death total of 24,648 is still Europe's highest and second globally after the United States

Brent price crash adds to oil chaos even as OPEC+ rushes to cut output

Over 20 per cent fall comes despite OPEC+ agreeing to reduce production

Health Ministry issues guidelines to handle remains of Covid-19 patients

The packaging shall be buried following the norms for burial for human remains with high-risk pathogen

Market Ahead, April 22: Top Factors That Could Guide Markets Today

The Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate today announced that it has signed binding agreements for an investment of Rs 43,574 crore by Facebook into Jio Platforms

Firms await stimulus, warn of layoffs: Ficci survey on coronavirus impact

The Covid-19 crisis has already caused an unprecedented collapse in economic activities over the last few weeks, says survey

Coronavirus impact: Airlines dismiss proposal to keep middle seat vacant

Suggest mandatory masks, gloves for passengers to ensure safety

Top 10 biz headlines: Brent crash adds to oil chaos; bank notice to malls

Here are the top 10 business headlines on Wednesday

Covid-19 Factoid: Confirmed cases in Gujarat are doubling every six days

While Iran, the first country to be affected significantly outside of China, is seeing definite signs of recovery, Singapore has seen a late spurt in cases